On Saturday night, I visited Charcoal Grill Seri Ikushi for the first time in November. It was a delicious and enjoyable time after a long time. The first drink was a cold Imo Shochu soda with Three Peaks. The rest of the drinks were omakase cold sake. The appetizers were Moroheiya, Tsunamurasaki, Nameko, and Enoki mushrooms. The sashimi consisted of Striped Jack, Kenzaki Squid, and Sea Urchin with condiments like green onions, ginger, wasabi, and salt. The grilled dish was Toromackerel from Toshijima, with chives. The Matsutake mushroom fry was delicious, and the soup contained Matsutake, Conger Eel, Water Nuts, and Mini Okra. The Manganatsuo Miso pickles were served as well. The main dish was Inaniwa Udon, and for dessert, there was Kyoho grape sherbet. The drinks included various types of sake from different regions. Overall, it was a delightful meal.

To be honest, I don't want this restaurant to become any more famous. I have been a customer since it opened, but I couldn't visit Kyoto due to the coronavirus. Finally, I was able to visit and it was amazing. They finish superb ingredients with perfect skills. Even though they may look similar, the taste quality is different. Everything was truly delicious! They are truly amazing.

When scoring on Tabelog, the most difficult part for me is the atmosphere. I used to rate based on my mood, but this restaurant is close to perfect from the following perspective: "The owner and customers can have a fun and lively time together." It all depends on the owner's personality. They are bright, humble, and lively. Such a person creates even more delicious dishes. The setting itself is honestly nothing particularly noteworthy, just a typical L-shaped counter restaurant. I believe the lunch was around 11000 yen. The appetizer was Toyama firefly squid, snap peas, rapeseed flowers, and kumquat, a refreshing salad. The sashimi was beautiful tuna from Ishikawa, sea urchin from Hokkaido, and nori from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. The quality was excellent. Grilled vegetables included Saga lotus root and asparagus. Grilled fish included three Moroko fish from Lake Biwa, served with ginger and vinegar. The crab and potato soup featured luxurious crab meat. The grilled fish was "Kohotan" nodoguro from Shimane, with tender, fatty flesh. The grilled meat included Tokushima shiitake mushrooms, Shizuoka "Onion Nouveau" onions, and Shinshu beef rib meat, with a rich flavor and a good chew. The meal was served with Ishikawa "Kinuhikari" white rice. There was also a warm soup bowl. For dessert, there was mugwort and red bean ice cream. Despite it being my first visit, I left feeling like a regular customer with a sense of familiarity and closeness to the restaurant.

The simple charcoal-grilled dishes were all delicious. The grilling technique was excellent, as the chef used to work at a high-end restaurant. The female server was beautiful and attentive. The portion sizes were not large, but satisfying. The restaurant only has a counter with around 10 seats.

On a Sunday night in December at 8pm, I visited a restaurant for a late dinner. Located just a few minutes walk from Shijo-Karasuma in the Kyoto office district, the restaurant is in Nishiki Yokocho. When I arrived, I could hear the voices of guests even outside the door. Upon entering, I found a small restaurant with only a counter. It seemed to be a popular spot, as it was bustling with regular customers. The smoke from the charcoal grill added to the atmosphere of a typical charcoal-grilled restaurant. Initially, I was a bit disappointed as the atmosphere was quite noisy, resembling that of a lively izakaya. I prefer to enjoy my meal quietly while chatting with the chef. However, as the other guests left, I was able to have that experience. The owner, Mr. Gen Seriu, has been running this restaurant for the past 6 years. He seems to have done a lot of research by visiting various restaurants. His service and hospitality skills are excellent. The female server who joined in February also had a pleasant and suitable demeanor for a counter-style restaurant. The 11,000 yen chef's choice course for dinner featured dishes that maximized the benefits of charcoal grilling. Whether it was fish, meat, or vegetables, everything grilled over charcoal was surprisingly delicious. The meal started with grated turnip with cod milt, but since I'm not a fan of milt, they kindly substituted it with Spanish mackerel. The bonito sashimi was seared on the surface like tataki, creating a superb dish. The straw-grilled Spanish mackerel, served on a bed of yellow chives, showcased the chef's excellent sense of taste. Grilled vegetables included tender chestnut squash, lotus root, and juicy turnip, served with a two-vinegar sauce. The piping hot Moroko fish from Lake Biwa was stuffed with bamboo shoots and served with a matsutake mushroom paste on top of a lotus root cake. It was a favorite dish of mine. Following the red snapper was beef with shiitake mushrooms and persimmon. For the rice dish, I could choose between eel rice or oyster porridge. As a fan of oysters, I opted for the oyster porridge, which was refreshing and filled with plenty of oysters, making it a perfect ending to the meal. The dessert was a simple chestnut ice cream, which suited my taste. As the other customers left, I found myself engaged in enjoyable conversations with the chef and staff, completely dispelling my initial discomfort. Before I knew it, I was the one getting excited and talking loudly!

Not only the cooking skills, but also the careful selection of ingredients, charcoal grilling method, and so on, are clearly evident in the preparation. I can see that a lot of thought and effort has been put into it. I think it must be very tough during the COVID-19 pandemic, but being able to make such an effort shows dedication. Everyone, please appreciate this dedication. The value is definitely worth it.

The customer took me to this restaurant, and each dish was carefully prepared with a lot of attention to detail. I didn't know there was such a delicious restaurant nearby that pays attention to the ingredients. It's a charcoal-grilled restaurant, and I was invited by the customer who said there's a good restaurant. The restaurant can accommodate about 10 people, and it's small but has a nice and elegant atmosphere. There were also families dining there. Highly recommended!

To the exquisite Japanese cuisine restaurant "Seriou," located just east of Nishiki's Machiya, with only 9 counter seats, this small shop is all the rage. The course menu is priced at 11,000 yen. First, there is a mushroom and chrysanthemum salad, a simple dish that tastes amazing. The thick sashimi of Sawara is seared and served with sautéed chives, which is incredibly delicious. The bonito sashimi is fatty and tender, without the usual fishy taste. Grilled vegetables like macomo, lotus root, and pumpkin are served with homemade miso, which enhances the flavors. The Sawara with miso glaze has a crispy texture and strong umami flavor, perfect with sake. The lotus root bun with matsutake mushroom filling is incredibly delicious, with a fragrant aroma of matsutake. The Ichibo steak with tempura mushrooms is served with a peppery sauce that complements the meat well. The eel rice dish is a satisfying end to the meal, with crispy grilled eel. Finally, the dessert is chestnut ice cream. Overall, Seriou not only offers delicious food but also an enjoyable dining experience with carefully prepared ingredients. The owner and staff are friendly, creating a comfortable atmosphere. #Seriou #CharcoalGrilledSeriou #KyotoGourmet #KyotoJapaneseCuisine #KyotoCharcoalGrill #JapaneseCuisine #CharcoalGrill #KyotoKaiseki

It was delicious. A few years ago, I think you had to choose between fish or meat as the main dish, but this time both fish and meat came together. I got so full that I felt uncomfortable. I want to go again, but I need to mentally prepare myself for the large amount of food.

In the bustling Kyoto Nishiki Market where it's usually hard to walk straight without bumping into people, I stumbled upon "Sumio," a charcoal grill restaurant located not far from Karasuma Shijo. The chef, who used to work at "Yamashita," showcased his skills in this cozy charcoal grill restaurant. I opted for the chef's choice menu and was impressed by the delightful atmosphere, delicious food, and great selection of drinks. If this restaurant was in my neighborhood, I would definitely become a regular customer!

I visited Serio, a restaurant known for its charcoal grilling. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Nishiki Market, in a relatively quiet residential area during lunchtime. The restaurant is small with a stylish bar-like counter seating for 10 people. The staff, two friendly men, were very welcoming and accommodating, even to children. The lunch course, priced at around 5,000 yen, was the main option available. Here is what we had: - Zuike sesame dressing: A gentle and Kyoto-like sesame dressing. - Maru eggplant Manganji corn miso dengaku: A miso dengaku with corn flavor, even more delicious than it looks. - Awaji conger eel and onion edamame simmered dish: A simmered dish with fluffy conger eel and a slightly spicy seasoning. - Managatsuo grilled dish: Grilled over charcoal, light and delicious. - Kagoshima beef charcoal-grilled: Not top quality beef, but cooked to perfection and very tasty. - Nara Miwa somen: Very light and delicious somen. - Peach and almond gelato. Many dishes were cooked using charcoal, resulting in simple yet incredibly delicious flavors. The grilling technique and quality of ingredients were outstanding. If you are looking for a great restaurant within a budget of around 5,000 yen, this is a highly recommended spot. Good food, great atmosphere, excellent value for money, and top-notch service. Give it a try!

Thank you for the delicious meal! Overall, everything was tasty, perhaps thanks to the magic of charcoal grilling. I especially enjoyed being able to choose from a variety of fish and meats as the main dishes, watching them cook over the charcoal, smelling the aroma, and savoring the flavors. The photo-worthy golden eye snapper was moist and juicy, with the perfect balance of saltiness and umami. It was an outstanding dish. I will definitely visit again!

The restaurant has a cozy and stylish atmosphere with only counter seats. I was expecting more meat dishes with charcoal grilling, but the menu was mainly focused on fish with plenty of vegetables, and surprisingly lighter than I thought. My companion wanted a hearty meat dish, but everything was delicious, and I thought it was a good experience. The grilling and seasoning were just right, and the fish dishes were especially delicious! I would love to eat here again.

I went to a place that I had been curious about for a while, as it was a friend's birthday. I was able to make a reservation because it was the day before. Reservations are essential as the number of customers is small. Even if you don't order, the owner will ask about your dislikes and recommend various dishes of the day. Everything from start to finish was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly. It's a counter-only restaurant, so it's not a place for loud gatherings, but I recommend going on a special occasion. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

◆ Past log _φ(･_･ ◆ Dinner at a charcoal-grilled Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. It is located on the first floor of a dining building, a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station. <Chef's Choice Course> Hiroshima junmai vinegar, torigai and jellyfish with vinegar miso, grilled vegetables, Hokkaido young corn, Japanese pepper, shiitake mushrooms, cherry shrimp and seaweed chawanmushi, grilled wagyu beef with shrimp, grilled hamaguri, tempura with mushrooms, and miso soup. Matcha jelly. The charcoal-grilled dishes were delicious as expected, and each dish was carefully made with a consistent taste. I enjoyed delicious charcoal-grilled and traditional Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price at the counter. Thank you for the meal! ❣️

I really liked this place~^ ^ It had been a while since I met up with a friend who made a reservation at a place she was curious about. The interior of the restaurant had a Kyoto vibe but also felt modern and simple. The glasses and dishes were modern as well. The spacious counter allowed for enjoyable conversations with the owner. In Kyoto, it's not common to find a restaurant with such delicious food and a great atmosphere at this price range. The variety of dishes was sufficient and it was perfect for people of our generation. I would love to visit again in a different season.♡

I experienced the power of charcoal that brings out the best in high-quality ingredients and provides excellent service.